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US/ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/
UK/ˌmiː.diˈəʊ.kə/
only average in quality, and not very good
In context
The hotel was expensive, but the breakfast was mediocre at best.
After two great albums, her third one felt rather mediocre.
Critics called the sequel a mediocre copy of the original film.
Words that go with mediocre
adjective + noun
- mediocre performanceThe team gave a mediocre performance in the second half.
- mediocre foodTourist areas often serve mediocre food at high prices.
- mediocre filmA strong cast cannot save a mediocre film.
adjective + preposition
- mediocre at bestThe special effects were mediocre at best.
adverb + adjective
- pretty mediocreHonestly, the second season was pretty mediocre.